6.5
F.I.S.T.
1978
“They thought it was the devil. The police said it was murder.”
Apprentice to Murder (1988)
February 26, 19881h 37mEN
4.8
35 votes
Overview
Pennsylvania, 1928. Billy Kelly, a sixteen-year old boy, meets a mysterious traveler claiming he's the messenger of God. Falling under under the spell of this "doctor" Reese, he will soon discover Reese has murderous plans for his future. Based on a true story.
Director
Ralph L. ThomasWriters
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Released
Original Language
English
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Revenue
$466K
Production Companies
Hot International A/SK/S LLF ProductionsNew World Pictures
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7.0**_Caught between a charismatic healer and a beautiful girl in late 1920s’ Pennsylvania_** Shot in September-November, 1986, this is a psychological drama and supernatural thriller based on a true story that took place in the Pennsylvania Dutch community southeast of York in late November, 1928. The case involved the practice of Braucherei or powwow, which was their brand of folk medicine. The book “The Long Lost Friend” was their manual, written by powwower Johann Georg Hohman (published in 1820). Donald Sutherland is effective as the fascinating healer with a Christian garnishment whi…
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